Femurs with Dr. Shahab Mahboubian - July 2020

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Quote from: StrydeNailChallenge on August 09, 2020, 07:28:55 PM@ IFS, Movie and other LL'ers of Dr. M.,

I have been receiving new medical bills so far two from the hospital, even if I already paid the $45K hospital cost to them directly. One bill reads X-ray reading, $52 per femur, totaling $104. The other, is much higher: Dr. Chan's "Anesthesia Services", balance: $2185.00. Is this normal? Did you guys also end up paying some followup bills?

Thanks,
SNC
2K for the anesthesist in the operatory room is a normal price. He has many responsabilities. I have payed the same amount.

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Quote from: Tartar on August 09, 2020, 07:33:16 PM2K for the anesthesist in the operatory room is a normal price. He has many responsabilities. I have payed the same amount.


Thanks Tartar, Did you also end up paying $45K plus those additional bills, i.e., the $2k you paid was in addition to the $45K hospital fee?   Also would it be possible to let me know overall how many bills, or how much overall you received as part of those followup bills in addition to the $45 K that we need to pay before the surgery.

I totally understand how critical Anesthetist's role is. What I do not understand is why it is not included in the $45k I already paid for.   

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Hospital fees are made by all the items used (including the nail), the operatory room rent, the recovery and hospital staff during your stay after the operation.
Doctors who work in the operatory room are payed apart and they set their own price (obv a reasonable one)
I’ve payed a total of almost 60K for the surgery, of which 15K for the operatory room staff.

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Quote from: Tartar on August 09, 2020, 07:57:29 PMHospital fees are made by all the items used (including the nail), the operatory room rent, the recovery and hospital staff during your stay after the operation.
Doctors who work in the operatory room are payed apart and they set their own price (obv a reasonable one)
I’ve payed a total of almost 60K for the surgery, of which 15K for the operatory room staff.

Tartar, thanks for letting me know. Mine overall was $70K, including the $45K hospital fee. I had double checked with Dr. M.'s office, and the hospital and I was told the $70K includes all the costs excluding the PT cost, or any equipment; before proceeding with the cash payment and the surgery itself.

I will provide an update to you guys soon on this.

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Quote from: StrydeNailChallenge on August 09, 2020, 08:56:14 PMTartar, thanks for letting me know. Mine overall was $70K, including the $45K hospital fee. I had double checked with Dr. M.'s office, and the hospital and I was told the $70K includes all the costs excluding the PT cost, or any equipment; before proceeding with the cash payment and the surgery itself.

I will provide an update to you guys soon on this.

I haven’t told you that I mean almost 60.000euro, so the price is very similar to yours. Anyway you should aphave received a document with every single price, so you should solve any doubt. If you don ‘t have it ask for a complete bill.

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Quote from: Tartar on August 09, 2020, 09:12:41 PMI haven’t told you that I mean almost 60.000euro, so the price is very similar to yours. Anyway you should aphave received a document with every single price, so you should solve any doubt. If you don ‘t have it ask for a complete bill.

Thanks Tartar,

Will keep you all posted.


Cobra/Cat Update: I would also like to provide an update on the self-PT thing. cobra/cat and in general any form of stretching I have done that involves knees or the whole femur bearing the weight (on bed, sofa, etc.), helps me a lot. It temporarily blocks the pain and I hope in long run strengthens some few muscles. I thought I should let all know about that. I have just been very hesitant to share this news, cause it has looked scary to me to do on-knees or on-femurs stretching during the first couple weeks. Please talk to your PT/doctor first and see if they should be added to your routine, if not included already.

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bro your daily updates are a blessing!
also youll be 1cm tomorrow!!! congrats!

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Quote from: StrydeNailChallenge on August 09, 2020, 08:56:14 PMTartar, thanks for letting me know. Mine overall was $70K, including the $45K hospital fee. I had double checked with Dr. M.'s office, and the hospital and I was told the $70K includes all the costs excluding the PT cost, or any equipment; before proceeding with the cash payment and the surgery itself.

I will provide an update to you guys soon on this.

I thought it was 70k for Precice 2, 75k for Stryde. Does the 75k include PT?

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Quote from: HobbesTheDog on August 10, 2020, 06:19:26 AMI thought it was 70k for Precice 2, 75k for Stryde. Does the 75k include PT?

I am on the 10mm Stryde and I weighed (pre-surgery, not sure about now) 65kg. Doc says its fine for me to walk without crutches so not sure why you need to be on a walker??

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Quote from: wannabeidol on August 10, 2020, 06:11:45 AMbro your daily updates are a blessing!
also youll be 1cm tomorrow!!! congrats!

My wannabeidol Brother! Thanks a lot for the kind words. They mean a lot to me.
Wish you the best